"Women who choose implant reconstruction will often choose to go slightly smaller or larger (than their original breast size), depending on how much the skin stretches, " she says.

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Whilst nearly all of the women knew that a lump in the breast could be a symptom of breast cancer, 93% did not know all the other possible symptoms, such as a change in breast size or shape, a rash of the nipple or surrounding area, pain that is unrelated to periods or puckering of the skin.

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In stage IIIB breast cancer, a tumor of any size has spread to tissues near the breast the skin and chest muscles and may have spread to lymph nodes within the breast or under the arm.

CNN: Breast cancer staging

What is the size of my breast cancer?

CNN: Invasive lobular carcinoma

By the time she had her insurance reinstated, her breast cancer had more than doubled in size.

CNN: Obama offers health care details in speech to Congress

To attend a recent charity event, Liz Seccuro, a fit size 4, donned silicone breast pads and bottom-boosting underwear so that her figure wouldn't be lost under her sheer, beaded, backless minidress.

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On a recent trip to New York City, Branagan tucked a wallet-size slab of coated steel into his breast pocket--just in case of stray bullets.

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The treatment for breast cancer depends on many factors including the type, grade and size of the cancer.

BBC: Q&A: Breast screening

While the results of the breast cancer study backed the idea that exercise can improve survival rates or reduce tumour size, more research was needed in this area, she said.

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